Camp Guide 2016
Camp
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
Camp Alice Pittenger & Ta-Man-A Wis
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Table of Contents 2 Letter From Your Camp Team 3 Camp at a Glance 4 Camp Traditions 5 -7 Camp Alice Pittenger 8 Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis 9-10 Go To Camp, Registration & More 11 Trading Post & Care Packs 12 Health Services
13 Horseback Riding Form 14 Camp Registration Form 15 Campership Application Form 16 Counselor in Training Application Form 17 Counselor in Training Code of Conduct 18 Camp Employment Opportunities 19 Camp Calendar
Camp registration opens
January 15, 2016! Supported by:
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Dear Camper & Parent/Caregiver,
Summer camp is a special place where magic appears, friendships are made and girls learn not only about themselves, but about the outside world in which they live. It’s a place where girls are able to challenge themselves mentally and physically in a safe and fun environment. Safety and supervision are top priorities at Camp Alice Pittenger and Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis. Staff consists of adults who are carefully screened and selected based on their abilities to work with youth in an outdoor setting. We highlight respect for self and others, trying new things and giving girls an opportunity to accept and be accepted. Our staff believes in the Girl Scout Promise and Law and receives in-depth, pre-camp training. Be ready to hear endless camp songs, silly stories and all about how much your Girl Scout has grown while spending time at camp!
Courtney “Yooper” Russell Camp Director crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org 208-377-2011 ext. 104 Courtney holds two degrees from Northern Michigan University in Early Childhood Development and Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. She has years of experience working for the Girl Scouts and YMCA day and summer resident camps. She loves leading camp songs, teaching girls about the great outdoors and anything that requires being on water.
Registration opens January 15th, 2016. We look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! Your Camp Team, Courtney “Yooper” Russell, Camp Director Carol “Echo” Ashton, Camp Registrar If you have any questions, please contact our Camp Registrar at camp@girlscouts-ssc.org email or 208-377-2011 ext. 121.
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Camp at a Glance
Our Camps
Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located near Ponderosa State Park on Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. CAP features water activities, including swimming, lake kayaking, and canoeing. Girls also explore arts and the great outdoors. Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis (TAM) is located in the in the heart of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near Palisades Reservoir on the Snake River. TAM features extensive hiking trails and beautiful scenery for backpacking and traditional camp activities. Our camps are beautiful and rustic, and may not meet all American Disability Act Guidelines. The Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will make reasonable accommodations so that any girl can enjoy a camp experience.
Not a Girl Scout? Not a Problem!
All girls entering 2nd through 12th grades in the Fall of 2016 are invited to attend any of our camps. Girls entering 1st grade in the Fall of 2016 can attend Girls’ Weekend, Jack & Jill Weekend, or Family Camp. You do not have to be a member of Girl Scouts prior to camp, however you must register as one before camp.
Our Staff
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage management staff recruit and screen mature, qualified candidates who have a desire to share their enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors with your camper. Selection of camp staff is based on the individual’s experience, ability to serve as a role model, and a genuine desire to work with girls. All camp staff are background-checked and must have current first-aid and CPR certification. Precamp training includes program guidance, camping skill enhancement, relationship skills, and more. Specialized staff direct water activities, archery, team challenge courses, and other areas. Both male and female staff may fill positions such as site maintenance manager, bus driver, life guard, cook and medical support.
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Camp Traditions “
1. Try new things 2. Always make new friends 3. Be a leader.
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Girls get a chance to try new things, make new friends, and connect with other Girl Scouts. Girl Scout camp is a place where girls find their adventurous side, and build the courage and confidence to take risks in a fun and safe environment. It’s the place where girls have the freedom to be themselves!
Camp Name All Girl Scout camps have traditions and one that they all seem to have in common is camp names. Camp staff choose camp names at the beginning of their Girl Scout Camp careers based on their personality or a hobby or something that best describes them. If your camper comes home talking about how silly “Camo” was or that their favorite counselor was “Jazzy”, don’t be alarmed. They are just carrying on an old camp tradition!
Polar Bear Challenge To celebrate the closing of a fun camp session, when the sun goes down and the temperature begins to drop, girls, counselors, and lifeguards line the docks at CAP and take part in the Polar Bear Challenge! With an official countdown, everyone who wants to participate jumps off the dock into Payette Lake and swims together to the shore.
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“All Camp”Activities All campers and staff come together to enjoy fun games and challenges. This is a great opportunity for each unit to bond with girls from different age groups and units in camp.
Campfire Opening campfire is a special introduction to the camp week. Campers meet counselors, sing camp songs, and make s’mores. At closing campfire, girls prepare skits or lead songs in front of the whole camp and discuss memories of the week.
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Camp Alice Pittenger
McCall, Idaho
Nestled among the majestic pines, Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP) is located on the beautiful shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. At CAP, girls go swimming, funyaking, and canoeing as well as off-site horseback riding during Paddle & Saddle camp sessions. Girls experience the team challenge course, archery, hiking, crafts, and Girl Scout camp traditions.
Specialty Camp Sessions
Family Weekend July 3 - 5, 2016
$350
per cabin
Families with children age 5 and up Open to all Girl Scout families. This is an smoking, alcohol, and pet free event. CAP is the perfect place to spend your 4th of July holiday. Enjoy water activities, archery, hiking, s’mores or explore the wonders of McCall on your own. Each family must consist of one adult and one registered Girl Scout. Meals will be included. Limit 8 people per cabin.
CAP Core Camp June 17 - 19, 2016 or July 8 - 10, 2016
$110
per person
Grades: Entering 2nd -12th Bring your troop and enjoy a weekend of fun and adventure! Girls and their troop leaders enjoy various waterfront activities, arts and crafts, and much more. There is also free time for the troop to bond at camp, or prepare a skit to perform at campfire. Please feel free to bring or make SWAPS to share with other troops! Troops are invited to bring supplies to work on badges and Journey’s during free time.
Zombie Invasion August 7 - 10, 2016
$225
Cadette ChallengeJune 26 - July 1, 2016
$435
Grades: Entering 6th-9th Camp Alice Pittenger has been hit by a zombie invasion! Do you know how to survive a zombie apocalypse or even what to do in case you had to survive in the wilderness? Experience the zombie invasion at camp where you will learn from trained professionals how to triage victims, filter water, build a shelter and survive during a disaster.
Grades: Entering 6th-8th Climbing up the side of a 30-ft. rock climbing wall, flying down a zip line, challenging yourself on one of six high ropes elements, camping under the stars, paddling across Payette Lake, rafting the rushing white water of a river. If these things sound exhilarating and exciting to you, join us for our Cadette Challenge. Be sure to sign up quickly as space is limited for this program!
Jack n’ Jill
July 22 - July 24, 2016
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$125
per person
Grades: Entering 1st-12th This fun weekend camp is a great opportunity for dads, uncles, or grandpas to bond with the special Girl Scout in their lives. Adults are responsible for participating with and supervising girls. At Jack and Jill Weekend, guys and girls can participate in our rain gutter regatta, race across the lake in a canoe and team up for tons of fun activities. Each girl and her male relative will share a cabin with another group based on grade level. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin.
CAP CampSpecialty Sessions Camp Sessions
Girls’ Weekend
Grades: Entering 1st-12th At Girls’ Weekend, girls get a taste of what resident camp is all about by spending the weekend with a significant female relative in their lives. Parents and guardians are responsible for participating with and supervising girls. Campers spend the weekend bonding with that female relative while participating in camp staff led activities. Each girl and her female relative will share a cabin with another group based on grade level. Campers can request a buddy group for their cabin. Girls’ Weekend sessions include: Fairy Wings and Sparkly Things
June 24 - 26, 2016
$125
per person
While enjoying the many activities of camp such as archery, canoeing, paddle boarding, funyaking and arts and crafts, you will join Phifanella and her pixie friends for a weekend full of laughter and fun. Make fairy houses, swim in the lake and enjoy a pixie party! Ever wonder how fairies have fun out on the water? Try water tubing behind our boat and experience Payette Lake like never before! Alice in Wonderland
August 5 -7, 2016
$125
per person
Have you ever been to one of the Mad Hatter’s tea parties? Join us at camp this weekend where girls of all ages will create their own mad hat to wear to the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Sing camp songs and try archery. Enjoy spending time together down at the waterfront where you can canoe, funyak, paddle board and swim. Don’t forget to take a wild ride with the Cheshire cat while tubing on Payette Lake!
Counselor in Training June 19 - July 1, 2016
$395
optional rafting trip +$50
Counselor in Training (CIT) CampGrades: Entering 9-12 This two-week training session is geared towards girls who are interested in learning about what it takes to become a Camp Alice Pittenger counselor. Girls will spend the first week learning and building skills that will help them become camp counselors. While enjoying the traditional camp activities, girls will be able to test their teamwork skills on a high ropes course. The second week will be spent working with current CAP counselors mentoring younger girls during the camp session. In addition to all the fun camp activities, a white water rafting trip will be offered for an additional charge. Girls wishing to attend this session must apply and will be approved on an individual basis. Space is limited. See page 16 for CIT forms.
Short n’ Sweet July 5 - July 8, 2016
$210
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th Are you looking for a three-night adventure? If so, this is the session for you! Girls attending this session take on the team challenge course, spend time at the archery range, canoe or funyak, take a hike in Ponderosa State Park, splash around with their friends in Payette Lake, and so much more! * All adults attending camp are required to be a current, registered Girl Scout member and pass a background check.
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CAP Resident Camp Sessions Outdoor Adventurer $325 July 10 - 15, 2016
Where the Wild Things Are: Grades: Entering 2nd-5th Join us at camp for a week full of adventure! Spend this session getting back to the basics in the great outdoors while enjoying all activities offered at camp! Work towards a few Outdoor badges such as the Hiker and Camper badges while learning about the 10 essential needs for hiking, outdoor cooking and showing us your wild side!
$325 Night Owls: Grades: Entering 6th-12th Do you enjoy staying up late? Be a part of our night owl group at camp this week where you’ll enjoy camp activities and stay up late for night hikes, evening swims, campfires and s’mores and have the chance to sleep in a bit later.
Paddle and Saddle June 19 - 24, 2016 or June 26 - July 1, 2016
$475
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th Campers get the best of both worlds during these week long camp sessions. Girls will get two sessions of horseback riding as well as the adventure of water camp on beautiful Payette Lake. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience riding horses and all of the fun water activities at camp. Sessions fill quickly! Riding times and learning sessions are dependent on age and abilities. Please complete Horseback Riding History & Skill Level Form on Page 13.
Camp Katniss July 24 - 29, 2016
$325
Grades: Entering 2nd-12th Do you think you have what it takes to be a “Mocking Jay”? You and your fellow allies will try your hand at fire building skills, edible plant identification, camouflaging and archery.
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Unsolved Mysteries July 17 - 22, 2016
$325
Shipwrecked: Grades: Entering 2nd-5th Come aboard for a shipwrecked adventure. Work together as a team to solve camp riddles and camp mysteries to find your hidden camp treasure. CSI: Camp Scene Investigators: $325 Grades: Entering 6th-12th Do you like solving mysteries? This week is all about mysteries at camp. Explore camp and all of the exciting activities while helping solve a huge camp mystery! Want to know what the mystery is? Attend this week to find out!
Beach Bums July 31 - August 5, 2016
$375
iPaddle: Grades: Entering 2nd-5th Do you love water sports and great scenery? Does funyaking, paddle boarding and swimming sound like a blast to you? Experience all that CAP has to offer down on our waterfront. Feel the rush of the wind (and water) on your face while you water tube on Payette Lake and take part in a cardboard boat race! Take a break from the water and enjoy some arts and crafts, nature and much more.
River Rats: Grades 6th-12th
$375
Enjoying the water is a part of life at Camp Alice Pittenger. Be a part of our river rat family as we spend the week learning proper paddle techniques and skills needed to operate a kayak or canoe. Cruise around Payette Lake on one of our paddleboards and experience what it’s truly like to be a river rat on a white water rafting excursion.
Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis
Swan Valley, Idaho
Girls can explore the wild flowers, aspens and sub-alpine firs while hiking extensive Forest Service trails in the Caribou - Targhee National Forest.
Located in Swan Valley in Eastern Idaho, Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis is every girl’s outdoor dream. Going back to the basics at TAM is where girls will spend their time backpacking, working on their archery skills, making new friends, and learning how to do leather crafts. Arts and crafts, fire building, outdoor cooking, orienteering and stargazing make each girl’s time at TAM memorable.
Get Back to Basics! Archery Camp Cooking Fire Building Backpacking Tent Camping Arts and Crafts Star Gazing Games Leather Crafts Whittling Orienteering
$90
per person
TAM Core Camp:
Grades: Entering 2nd - 12th July 13th-July 16th
Resident Camp: $150
Grades: Entering 2nd - 12th July 18th-July 23rd or July 25th-July 30th
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Go To Camp! Payment Information Deposits
In anticipation of a camper’s attendance, various expenses are incurred, such as supplies, equipment, registration, and camp staffing costs. Accordingly, there is a non-refundable deposit as follows:
• $50 deposit per camper. Group sessions, deposit is per group (Jack & Jill, Core, Family, and Girls’ Weekend)
Payment methods
Cash, check, credit card, cookie dough, and gift certificate payments can be mailed in or dropped off at 1410 N Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704.
Cookies to Camp
Cookie Dough is earned by girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and can be used as payment toward camp. Adults attending our Girls’ Weekend or Jack & Jill Weekend camp sessions can use their daughter’s Cookie Dough. For Core Camps, Cookie Dough can only be used by girls. Cookie Dough may be transferred among sisters, but cannot be transferred to other girls.
Camperships (Financial Assistance)
We want every girl to be able to go to camp. Camperships are available to registered Girl Scouts of Silver Sage and are granted based on need and available funds. Once a $50 deposit is made, a camper can apply for a campership. Selections will be made by committee review. A campership application is available on page 16 and on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc.org.
Refunds
Refunds will be considered on a case by case basis. A request for the refund must be submitted in writing to the Camp Registrar. No refunds are given if a girl returns home during camp because of homesickness, inappropriate behavior, and/or other circumstances.
Register for Camp >>Registration opens January 15, 2016. All registrations received or post marked on or before January 15 will have an equal chance of being placed in a session. >>Registrations are first come, first served after January 15 until filled.
1. Fill out the Registration Form Register with print copy Complete the Camp Registration form (page 15) for each camper-girl and adult and submit to our Boise office, emailed to camp@girlscouts-ssc.org, or faxed to 208377-0504. To download additional forms: Visit http:// girlscouts-ssc.org/camp/summer-camp
2. Pay A Deposit
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. Deposits must be received with registration. The deposit is applied to the session cost.
3. Follow Up
After submitting your registration, campers/parents will receive an email confirming registration status. The Camp Registrar will provide further instructions and information as needed.
4. Complete Appropriate Forms
Parent packets will be emailed with a link to forms. All forms must be completed and brought to camp check in.
5. Submit Final Payment
Final payment is due 2 weeks prior to the camp session start date.
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Camp Information
Arrival and Departure Times
Arrival: Campers arrive between 4–5 pm for all sessions. Departure: Campers depart between 11am-12 pm for all sessions.
Camp Buddies
Girls will make new friends while at camp. However, they may also request one friend in the same grade level to attend as a camp buddy. To ensure placement together, both girls must submit camp registration forms with her buddy’s name. Only one buddy request per camper.
Camp Visitors
Parents may receive a camp tour when they drop off their camper(s). Because camp is a growing experience for girls, visiting campers during a session is not permitted and campers cannot be contacted by telephone. Please do not promise your camper she will be able to call home. You are encouraged to write letters.
Family Emergency
In case of a family emergency, all parents are supplied with the camp cell phone number.
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Girl Scout Camp is the best experience a girl can have!
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Electronic Equipment
So all girl campers can enjoy the full camp experience, cell phones and other electronic devices (iPods, MP3 players, CD players, handheld games, etc.) are not allowed at camp. Digital cameras are the exception to this rule and are allowed at camp. If a camper is caught using an electronic device, it will be removed, labeled with her name, and returned at the end of the camp session. Adults may use cell phones, however cabins do not have electrical outlets for charging.
Weather
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage reserves the right to alter activities due to weather conditions. Alternative options will be offered to replace an activity cancelled due to weather. Our primary concern is for the girls’ safety, and every effort will be made to reschedule activities. No refunds or adjustments in fees will be made.
Expected Camper Behavior
Campers exhibiting inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to biting, hitting, refusing to participate in a program, not following staff directions, bullying, or creating a hostile and unsafe environment will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian immediately with no refund. All campers are expected to abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law at camp. Note: The Camp Director reserves the right to request any child who is unable to adapt to camp living be picked up by a parent or guardian.
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Trading Post & Care Packs Whether you choose to surprise your camper with a Camp Care Pack or let her pick her own camp souvenir at The Trading Post, giving her this experience is the perfect gift for her time away from home!
Camp Trading Post
The Trading Post adds to the fun experience of camp. Campers will be able to buy all sorts of “thingamabobs” to bring home – true remembrances of a fun summer adventure! Campers will have an opportunity to visit the Trading Post at check-in and check-out, and will be able to do some catalog shopping during the week. You will be able to deposit money into your camper’s trading post account in advance . Items at the Trading Post include: Hoodies, Journals, Jewelry, Stuffed Friends, Fun Patches, Cups & Water Bottles, Lip Balm, Flashlights, Blankets, Towels, Hats & Visors, Games, and so much more! For additional information, contact store@girlscouts-ssc.org.
C amp Care Packs The Trading Post also offers a pre-ordered Camp Care Pack. In a super-cute day pack, your camper will find a stuffed
cuddly friend, and some other really wonderful items she will be using at camp daily. The Camp Care Pack will be awaiting your camper upon arrival. You can find an order form on our website at www.girlscouts-ssc.org/summer-camp
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Health Services Physical Examinations
Physical Requirements
Health History Forms are found on the camp web page and used to document each camper’s health status. Girls and adults attending more than three days of camp will be required to have a health exam (within the last 24 months from the session’s opening date). No camper will be admitted to camp without a current Health History Form, which must be turned in at check in. Girls and adults attending less than three days of camp need to complete the first page.
Camp is a special place where all girls are able to have fun, while gaining courage and confidence in a safe atmosphere mentally and physically. Programs at CAP and TAM require that participants are able to walk up and down hill, on uneven trails, and hike up to a mile. To help us provide the best possible camp experience for your daughter, in regards to any special needs, disabilities, mobility limitations, dietary restrictions, or severe food allergies, please contact the Camp Director, Courtney, at crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org. You can discuss with her the nature of your camper’s needs to determine if the camp can provide the proper support, supervision and make the necessary accommodations for your camper to have a safe, fun and fulfilling camp experience.
Medical Professionals Camps have a medical professional on site. Parents will be notified if there’s an emergency. Area medical centers are on-call if illness or injury requires additional attention.
Health Screening Girls will go through a brief health screening upon arrival at camp. Girls and adults found to have a high temperature or contagious disease will be sent home. All girls are checked for head lice during check-in at camp and if found, the camper will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian for treatment and cleared by a doctor before being allowed back at camp. The health supervisor has the right to refuse admittance to any girl/ adult who does not meet acceptable health standards. Note: This health screening does not eliminate the need for a health exam for girls and adults attending more than three days of camp.
Medication The health supervisor will administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Note: MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED TO THE SPECIFIC PERSON TO WHOM IT WAS PRESCRIBED.
Health and Hygiene
Special Dietary Needs Girls are provided three nutritious meals and snacks daily. Basic special diets can be accommodated, including, lactose intolerance, vegetarian, and simple allergies (camper must understand her allergy and know what foods not to eat). Campers with moderate-to-severe allergies need to be able to fully manage their allergies at camp. We cannot guarantee a child will not come in contact with any type of food or allergen during her stay. Campers with gluten free diets will be charged an additional $20 for gluten free food at time of registration. Please be sure to note special dietary needs on the registration form.
Homesickness Homesickness is a natural reaction for girls being away from home, especially for the first time. Camp staff is trained to deal with homesickness and will work with the camper on an individual basis. If the problem persists, the Camp Director will be notified and parents will be contacted. To help prepare first-time campers for being away from home, we encourage parents to research homesickness tips on the Internet.
Girls need to be able to take care of their basic health and hygiene such as applying sunscreen, brushing their hair and teeth, showering, and changing their clothes each day. Counselors will help cue girls with basic needs, however girls are ultimately responsible for self-care.
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2016 Horseback Riding History & Skill Level (Complete one form per girl)
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 208-377-2011 Fax: 208-377-0504
Every girl who enrolls in a Paddle & Saddle session must complete this horseback riding questionnaire. The completed questionnaire must be returned with the camp registration form. Responses help ensure your camper is placed in the appropriate group for her riding level. If you have questions regarding the form, please contact Courtney Russell, Outdoor Program/Camp Manager, at 208-377-2011 ext. 104 or crussell@girlscouts-ssc.org. Girl name Session name Has your camper ever ridden a horse?
Yes
No
Does your camper take riding lessons?
Yes
No
If yes how many years? Less than 2 years
4-6 years
2-4 years
6+ years
Please indicate if your camper is capable of the following activities with a horse:* Walking Yes No Trotting Yes No Does she know her diagonals? Yes No Cantering Yes No Does she know what a lead is? Yes No Jumping Yes No Height: feet inches Trail Riding Yes No *Note: These activities are for assessment only and do not necessarily indicate activities of the horse program at camp.
Please indicate your camper’s riding level: BEGINNER
Level 1: Rider has taken only a few or no riding lessons. Level 2: Rider is able to independently lead, walk, and halt a horse.
INTERMEDIATE
Level 3: Rider is able to independently walk and trot a horse and is familiar with diagonals. Level 4: Rider is able to walk, trot, and canter independently; knows diagonals and is familiar with leads.
ADVANCED
Level 5: Rider is able to walk, trot, canter and knows leads; rider can do simple lead changes; rider is able to perform simple equitation or reining patterns. Level 6: Rider is comfortable at all gaits on the flat; rider is able to complete simple equitation or reining patterns; and rider is comfortable riding outside of the ring on rough terrain.
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2016
CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
Fill out one registration form per camper–girl or adult
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
Complete and return form along with the non-refundable deposit to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Separate registrations and deposits are required for each session requesting. No phone registrations will be accepted. Registration begins January 15, 2016.
Choice
Session Name
Dates
T-shirt size
Choose from: YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, A2X, A3X Let us know by 5/1 to guarantee size.
1st Choice 2nd Choice
T-shirt size: _______
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Camper’s Name:
__________
_____________________________________________ Address
____________________________________ 1st Parent/Guardian Name
____________________________________ 2nd Parent/Guardian Name
Zip Code
__________________
alt phone: Cell Work
City
Home Phone
2nd Parent/Guardian Name address if different than girl
State
_____________ Birth Date
State
__________________
mother/guardian only
State
father/guardian only
YesNo
Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?
___________________________________________ E-Mail
____________________ ___ _________ City
School Name
Zip Code
alt phone: Cell Work
Home Phone
___________________________________________
____________________ ___ _________
__________________
_____________________________________________ Custodial Care: both parents
City
Home Phone
1st Parent/Guardian Name address if different than girl
__________
____________________ ___ _________ _______________ ______________________
__________________
_____________________________________________
Optional: camper’s ethnic background is: Hispanic or Latina Not Hispanic or Latina
Grade in fall 2016
Troop #
GirlAdult
Optional: camper’s racial background is: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American White Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Other (specify) __________________
Zip Code
YesNo
Can camper be released to this parent/guardian?
other: _______________________________
_______________________________ ____________________ __________________ Emergency Contact (other than parent) Home Phone alt phone: Cell Work ________________________________________
Name of one buddy, requesting each other, registering together
YesNo
Media Permission: I give permission for my camper to be photographed for publicity purposes.
RELEASE INFORMATION: Please provide names and phone numbers of all adults other than parents/guardians your camper may be released to. Alternate Adult _________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________
Alternate Adult _________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________
Special Needs: Please list any dietary or physical special needs (attach sheet if needed): If Gluten Free diet needed, add $20 to registration fee.
Non-refundable $50 per person or group deposit: Girl Scout Membership Fee: If not registered, add membership registration fee and sign below.
Amount:
Add $20 if camper needs a gluten free diet: I’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to send other girls to camp: I’d like to make a tax-deductible donation to rebuild CAP Shower House Total amount enclosed:
Check (payable to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage) Cash Cookie Dough Credit Card Credit Card information Visa® $__________ Amount
MasterCard®
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Credit Card Account Number (usually 16 digits)
Discover®
___________ __________________ Exp date
3# security code on back
__________________________ ____________________________ ___________ Name as it appears on the card
Signature
Date
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Information:
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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 Website: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
2016
CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION FORM (Financial Assistance)
The benefits of a camp experience far outweigh the costs. Camperships are limited, but Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will make every effort to provide enough financial assistance so that no girl misses out on the opportunity to experience camp. If you feel attending camp would be a financial hardship, please apply for financial assistance. Each request is considered on an individual basis and decisions are based on the girl’s need and availability of funds. Any Cookie Dough earned should be applied before requesting a Campership. Please read the following guidelines before completing the Campership application: The Campership Application Form is to be used when requesting financial assistance for camp. All information is kept confidential. Financial assistance is based on need, so the need must be clearly explained at bottom of this page*. Verification of income must accompany your request over $250. Only one Campership per girl, per year is allowed. How to apply for Campership: Fill out this form completely. Missing information will delay processing. Mail the completed form, along with the camp registration form and $50 deposit to the address above.
____________________________________ Girl’s Name
_____________________________________ Address
_____ Troop #
City
Yes
Did applicant participate in the cookie program this year? Yes
_____________________ ______________________ Custodial Care of: both parents
Leader’s Name
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______
Grade in fall 2016
Birth Date
____________________ ______ _________ _______________
Has applicant received Campership before? No
Guardian 1 Name
____________________
Employer(s)
mother/guardian only
State
Zip
Phone: Home
If yes, when? _______ No
If no, why not? __________________________
_____________________ ______________________ Guardian 2 Name
father/guardian only
Employer(s)
other: _____________________________
Number of children living in home: ___ Ages _____________Number of adults dependent on family income: ______ Check all sources of income that apply (include in total income) SALARIES INVESTMENTS SOCIAL SECURITY UNEMPLOYMENT DISABLILITY CHILD SUPPORT OTHER (Explain) Total Annual Income (please circle)
$12,001 - $15,000 $15,001 - $18,000 $18,001 - $21,000 $21,001 - $25,000
$25,001 - $30,000 $30,001 - $40,000 $40,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $60,000++
*Please explain need for financial assistance. Additional pages may be attached. For requests over $250, please provide a copy of your most recent 1040 Tax Report; Include both front & back pages, including W2’s, 1099’s, and other income verification.
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
To be completed by parent or guardian:
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Parent/Guardian please complete: Camp Session Fee Deposit Amount of campership being requested
$ $ 50.00 $
2016 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING CAMP APPLICATION
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 1410 Etheridge Ln Boise, ID 83704 (208) 377-2011 or (800) 846-0079 FAX: 208-377-0504 W ebsite: www.girlscouts-ssc.org Email: camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
Name Address Name of High School and Grade Level Please answer the following questions: 1) Why do you want to be accepted into the Counselor’s in Training program?
2) Why do you believe you are a positive female role model for younger girls?
3) What do you hope to learn by actively participating in the Counselor in Training (C.I.T) camp program?
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2016 COUNSELOR IN TRAINING CODE OF CONDUCT
1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 208-377-2011 or 800-846-0079 Fax: 208-377-0504 www.girlscouts-ssc.org camp@girlscouts-ssc.org
All Girl Scout programs operate under the mission of Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Girl Scout Promise and Law. We expect all girls to adhere to the camper code of conduct as listed below:
The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
I will not bring to camp Cell phones MP3 players Other electronic items Food or Candy/Gum
In the event of repeated or extreme misconduct, at the discretion of the Camp Director, parents will be notified to pick up their camper, at their expense, immediately: no refunds given. The following is a list of unacceptable behaviors that could result in a camper being sent home. This list is not complete, but is intended as a guide; Fighting, Bullying. Sexual Activities, Vandalism, Smoking, Use of Alcohol, Swearing, Use of Drugs, etc.
6 Basic Behaviors: 1. I will try to be sensitive to and respect others. 2. I will be responsible for my personal belongings. 3. I will respect myself, others, their personal property and camp property 4. I will follow all safety rules. 5. I will do my share of the daily kapers (chores). 6. I understand that the use of or possession of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs will not be tolerated.
As the parent of a camper, I have reviewed this code of conduct with my camper and she understands what is expected of her at camp. I agree to the code of conduct and the values of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. If my camper’s behaviors are such that she is asked to leave camp, I agree to pick her up or make arrangements for her to leave camp. I also understand that if I am a camp participant (troop/family camps) I will be held to this same Code of Conduct. Parent/guardian’s Signature
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As the camper I agree to follow all rules and behavior guidelines at all times. Camper’s Signature
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Please submit Leadership Camp Code of Conduct and the Leadership Camp Application forms with camp registration.
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Summer Camp
Employment Opportunities Make an impact this summer!
If you like working with children, having fun in the sun, and helping create lifetime memories we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are hiring for the following staff positions at our gorgeous summer camps: • TAM Camp Director • Program Director • Counselor • Nurse • Cooks • CAP Lifeguards • CAP Boat Driver
Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character Who Make the World a Better Place!
For complete job descriptions and an application, visit:
www.girlscouts-ssc.org
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Camp Calendar Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 17
Saturday
June 18
Week 1
Core Camp June 19 Week 2
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 29
June 30
July 1
July 2
July 6
July 7
July 8
July 9
Paddle and Saddle Counselor in Training June 26
Week 3
June 20
June 27
June 28
Girls’ Weekend
Paddle and Saddle Counselor in Training Cadette Challenge July 3
July 4
July 5
Week 4
Short N ’ Sweet
Family Camp July 10
July 11
July 12
Week 5
July 13
Core Camp July 14
July 15
July 16
TAM Core Camp Outdoor Adventures: Night Owls & Wild Things July 17
July 18
Week 6
July 19
July 20
TAM Resident Camp
July 21
July 22
July 23
Jack and Jill
Unsolved Mysteries: Shipwrecked & CSI July 24
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
August 4
August 5
August 6
TAM Resident Camp
Week 7
Camp Katniss July 31
August 1
August 2
August 3
Week 8
Girls’ Weekend August 7
Beach Bums: iPaddle & River Rats August 8
August 9
August 10
August 11
Week 9
Zombie Invasion
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August 12
August 13
Top Reasons Why Girls Should Get Outdoors Findings from the 2014 More than S’mores Report*
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Girls really enjoy outdoor activities in Girl Scouts.
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Monthly outdoor exposure contributes to girls’ challenge seeking and problem solving. Girl Scouts who get outdoors are twice as likely to connect with and care for the environment than non-Girl Scouts.
Girls of color and girls in lower socioeconomic backgrounds report even stronger benefits from outdoor experiences.
“It was my first time on the water, in a lake. I was scared at first but when I started to paddle I got the hang of it. I really loved it.” 10-year-old Girl Scout
Because of Girl Scouts…
71% 48%
of girls tried an outdoor activity for the first time. of girls helped other girls do an outdoor activity.
71% 29%
of girls improved an outdoor skill. of girls overcame a fear of an outdoor activity.
Start the fun now! girlscouts-ssc.org/summer-camp *More Than S’mores, a 2014 study by the Girl Scout Research Institute, talked to nearly 3,000 Girl Scouts in fourth-through-eighth-grade.
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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Inc. 1410 Etheridge Lane Boise, ID 83704 p: 208-377-2011, 800-846-0079
www.girlscouts-ssc.org Regional Offices Twin Falls p: 208-733-9623 Pocatello p: 208-234-9076 Idaho Falls p: 208-524-4649
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